Victory Day controversy: Bangladesh criticises Modi’s tweet, says, India was only ally

A Bangladeshi bureaucrat was irked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tweet on ‘Victory Day’ regarding the Bangladesh Liberation War 1971.

“Protesting strongly. December 16, 1971, was the day of victory for Bangladesh. India was the ally of this victory, nothing more,” condemned Dr Asif Nazrul, an advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government, and a professor at Dhaka University.

Nazrul shared a screengrab of PM Modi’s tweet on his Facebook account and condemned him for considering Bangladesh’s Victory Day as India’s.

PM Narendra Modi's tweet on X read, “Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honour the courage and sacrifices of the brave soldiers who contributed to India’s historic victory in 1971. Their selfless dedication and unwavering resolve safeguarded our nation and brought glory to us.”

“This day is a tribute to their extraordinary valour and unshakable spirit. Their sacrifices will forever inspire generations and remain deeply embedded in our nation’s history,” he added.

Vijay Diwas or Victory Day is celebrated every year on December 16. This marks India’s historic victory in 1971 for liberating Bangladesh within 13 days and forcing the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani troops – the largest in modern history.